Heysham Map

Heysham map, view the Lancashire village of Heysham, located in the county of Lancashire, England.

Detailed Street Map of Heysham Lancashire & Guide to the Area

Heysham Map Lancashire: Interactive map of Heysham, displaying the village situated in the county of Lancashire, England, United Kingdom.

Use controls (+/-) to display a detailed street map of Heysham area and a Heysham village centre map, showing Heysham Port Railway Station and the Heysham Nuclear Power Station.

Other facilities, some of which may also be visible on this Heysham map are: Heysham Heritage Centre, St Peter's Church, St Patrick's Chapel, Half Moon Bay Café, Heysham Post Office, Co-op Food Heysham, Bay Cottage Café, Strawberry Gardens Pub, The Royal Heysham, Trudy's Sandwich Bar, Ocean Fish & Chips, Heysham Health Centre, Broadway Surgery, Heysham Pharmacy, St Peter's C of E Primary School, Sandylands Primary School, Heysham High School, The Nib Crib, Hair by Lianne, Sunseekers Tanning Salon, Lloyds Bank Mobile Service, Heysham Village Institute, Bay Vets Heysham, The Copper Tap, Sue Ryder Charity Shop, Euston Road Garage, The Old Barn Café, Mondo Restaurant, The Comet Hotel, The Trimpell Club, Morecambe Road Surgery, St John's Church, Heysham Cricket Club, Heysham Golf Club, Eastgate Veterinary Centre, Tesco Express Heysham, Beauty Retreat Heysham, Shell Heysham Service Station, Heysham Library Link, Sandylands Medical Centre, Papa Luigi's Pizza, Delicious Café, The Quarters Coffee Lounge, The Crows Nest, Morecambe Bay Wines, Village Bakery, Tumble Tots, Nature Reserve Car Park, Seaview Residential Home, Heysham Moss Nature Reserve, Station Road Convenience Store, Rossall Tavern.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of Morecambe, Torrisholme, Westgate, White Lund, Middleton, Overton, Heaton-with-Oxcliffe, Bare, Hest Bank, Slyne, Bolton-le-Sands, Halton, Skerton, Scale Hall, Lancaster, Aldcliffe, Glasson Dock, Galgate, Ellel, Ashton with Stodday, Cockerham, Carnforth, Warton, Yealand Conyers, Yealand Redmayne, Silverdale, Arnside, Milnthorpe, Holme, Burton-in-Kendal, Whittington, Gressingham, Melling, Hornby, Caton, Brookhouse, Claughton, Quernmore, Tunstall.

Heysham is a quiet little coastal village tucked away on the edge of Morecambe Bay, where the Irish Sea rolls in and the sunsets put on a show most evenings. It's got that rare mix of seaside charm and old-world character, with winding lanes, stone cottages and a clifftop church that feels like something straight out of a storybook. While nearby Morecambe grabs more attention, Heysham holds its own as a place where time seems to slow down just enough for you to take it all in.

The village goes way back—there's evidence of settlement from Viking and Anglo-Saxon times, and the headland above the sea has ruins of an ancient chapel and stone graves cut straight into the rock. These are thought to date back to the 8th century and have become one of Heysham's most iconic sights. The population sits just over 17,000 these days, but the village still has that tight-knit, community feel. It's seen plenty of change over the years, especially with the port and power station developments, but there's still a strong sense of local pride and heritage woven through everyday life.

In the village itself, St Peter's Church and the nearby St Patrick's Chapel are must-sees, both perched above the bay with views that stretch right out over the water. There's a lovely little nature reserve, Half Moon Bay, with a beach café and peaceful walks along the shore. For a taste of the area's past, the Heritage Centre is worth a look, and you'll find a scattering of independent cafés and friendly pubs where the locals are happy to chat. You're also right on the doorstep of National Trust sites like Arnside and Silverdale, and a short drive gets you to English Heritage's Lancaster Castle, steeped in stories of kings, courts and executions. The Lune Valley and nearby countryside offer plenty of scenic walking and cycling routes too.

Wider Lancashire offers a good mix of coast, countryside and character. You've got the Trough of Bowland and the Ribble Valley if you're after proper views and rolling hills. Towns like Clitheroe and Garstang give you that old-market feel with plenty of local flavour. Or head south and you're into Preston or even Lytham for a different kind of day out. If you fancy the wild winds and bright lights, Blackpool's always on the cards—just far enough away to be an option without being in your face.

Heysham's got decent links for a village. It's near the end of the M6 spur via the A683, so getting there by car is pretty straightforward. Heysham Port has ferry services across to the Isle of Man, which adds a bit of adventure to the place. For trains, you've got a small station, Heysham Port, though most folk use Morecambe or Lancaster stations for better connections. Lancaster is just a 20-minute drive and links up to the West Coast Main Line. The closest airport is Manchester, a bit over an hour away, and Liverpool John Lennon Airport isn't much further. Buses run regularly to Morecambe, Lancaster and beyond, so getting around's no hassle.

Lancashire as a whole is full of contrast and charm. It's got roots in industry and a long farming tradition, but it also knows how to relax—with seaside spots, walking trails, festivals and friendly pubs. People here are down-to-earth, open and full of character. You'll find history tucked away in villages, natural beauty in every direction, and a proper sense of place wherever you land. Heysham might be small, but it taps into all of that, offering a peaceful spot with plenty to explore on its doorstep.

Some More Nearby Places: Morecambe, Torrisholme, Westgate, White Lund, Middleton, Overton, Heaton-with-Oxcliffe, Bare, Hest Bank, Slyne, Bolton-le-Sands, Halton, Skerton, Scale Hall, Lancaster, Aldcliffe, Glasson Dock, Galgate, Ellel, Ashton with Stodday, Cockerham, Carnforth, Warton, Yealand Conyers, Yealand Redmayne, Silverdale, Arnside, Milnthorpe, Holme, Burton-in-Kendal, Whittington, Gressingham, Melling, Hornby, Caton, Brookhouse, Claughton, Quernmore, Tunstall.

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